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By: UniteNews Staff On March 28, nearly a hundred people gathered for the NAACP Springfield 5th Annual Women’s History Celebration, creating an atmosphere that felt both respectful and genuine. The event was held at the National Avenue Christian Church. This year’s theme, “Rising Together, Because of Her, We Can,” was
By: UniteNews Staff She kept thinking about it long after he dropped her off. He wasn’t “bad” on paper. Folks in her circle probably would’ve said, “Girl, he got a good job, he treats you nice, what more you want?” But there’s a kind of quiet confusion that shows up
By UniteNews Staff In the early 1800s, the streets of New York City moved with a different rhythm. Horse-drawn carriages rattled over cobblestone roads, and inside modest tailor shops, skilled hands worked tirelessly to meet the growing demand for fine clothing. Among those craftsmen was Thomas L. Jennings—a man whose
As a producer, Will Packer has broken Hollywood. To date, the Florida A&M alum’s films have grossed over a billion dollars, placing him in a distinct category not just among Black film producers but among film producers in general. However, Packer readily admits that his success and its celebration wouldn’t
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is continuing to scold her conservative colleagues on the U.S. Supreme Court. Following the high court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in Louisiana v. Callais, nearly a week later, the conservative majority made a ruling that sets the path for the state to
At the Met last night, you didn’t need to step inside to see the art. The 2026 Met Gala took place last night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and with a theme of “Costume Art” the steps became their own kind of exhibit with Black celebrities and notables turning
Rihanna did it again. The mom of three and her partner A$AP Rocky made their entrance at the 2026 Met Gala on May 4, arriving late as always and making sure every second of the wait was earned. As theGrio previously reported, Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy at last year’s
Taraji P. Henson has sparked fresh debate online after criticizing celebrities who planned to attend Monday night’s 2026 Met Gala, questioning the event’s association with billionaire Jeff Bezos. The backlash began after social media commentator Meredith Lynch posted a video on May 1 urging celebrities to reconsider attending the high-profile
Beyoncé might be the unofficial queen of the Met Gala. On Monday night, she said it was a milestone because her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, was joining her for the first time. “It feels surreal because my daughter is here,” she told Vogue. “I am excited to experience it through
Even in an event dedicated to fashion, Rev. Al Sharpton made his voice ring louder than his bold suit jacket on Monday. After learning that Mayor Zohran Mamdani was skipping the 2026 Met Gala due to controversy over Amazon co-founder Jeff Bezos sponsoring the event, Sharpton backed the mayor’s decision